The 10 Best Things to do in Lake Baikal, Siberian District

November 21, 2021 Yuk Petri

Discover the best top things to do in Lake Baikal, Russia including Gallery of V. Bronshteyn, Baikal Museum, Irkutsk Regional Memorial Decembrists Museum, Volkonsky House, Cathedral of The Epiphany, Znamensky Monastery, Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, 130 Kvartal, The Great Baikal Trail, Cableway, Sculpture Babr.
Restaurants in Lake Baikal Hostels hotel

Oktyabrskoi Revolyutsii St., 3, Irkutsk 664003 Russia +7 395 275-60-30 [email protected] http://vbgallery.ru
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5.0 based on 179 reviews

Gallery of V. Bronshteyn

Viktor Bronshteyn’s Gallery is the largest gallery in Siberia. You can see the fine art paintings, graphic and sculptural works of not only Siberian artists, but also authors from different regions of Russia and other countries. Permanent exhibition of the well-known artist Dashi Namdakov is the pride of the collection. You can see the unique sculpture “Bird and Tiger” presented in the hall, which is made from lapis lazuli and bronze.

Reviewed By Loblolly8

This gallery is an absolute must for any traveler to Irkutsk. Here you can find the best contemporary art in Irkutsk and probably all of Siberia, with a strong focus on the indigenous Buryat and Evenk artists who explore their own roots with exceptional creativity and up-to-the-minute techniques. The gallery is quite large, offering the opportunity to see several exhibits at once. The staff is very welcoming, and there are opportunities on the premises to relax with refreshments and to buy creative gifts you can't find anywhere else. But the art is the real standout here. If you are curious about the direction of contemporary art in Siberia -- and want to enjoy the outstanding skill of some of its best practitioners -- then you've found the right spot!

2. Baikal Museum

Listvyanka rp, Listvyanka 664520 Russia +7 395 245-31-45 [email protected] http://www.bm.isc.irk.ru/
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4.5 based on 587 reviews

Baikal Museum

Reviewed By McAndersenJ - Sutton, United Kingdom

So interesting to come and find out more about this amazing lake! After touring around for a few days we stopped here and found so many incredible interesting facts about the place! The museum is not big but don’t miss it!

3. Irkutsk Regional Memorial Decembrists Museum, Volkonsky House

Volkonskogo ul., d. 10, Irkutsk 664007 Russia +7 395 220-75-32 [email protected] http://www.imd38.ru/
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Irkutsk Regional Memorial Decembrists Museum, Volkonsky House

Irkutsk Decembrists museum, founded in 1970, includes Sergey Volkonsky’s and Sergey Trubetskoy’s homesteads. Authentic items of the Decembrist families are represented in the historical interiors of the houses. Volkonsky house was built in 1838 in the style of classical noble mansions, with elements of Siberian wooden architecture. The homestead consists of servants house, stable, carriage house, barn, cattle shed and well. The house itself has a permanent exposition "The Volkonsky Family in the Siberian exile", reflecting the traditions and life of the noble family. The Volkonsky House is known as one of the most interesting memorial museums in Russia. Its appearance and interior, a complex of manor buildings makes up organic whole, conveys the color of the epoch and the atmosphere of the aristocratic way of life in the middle of the 19th century. The museum offers a diverse program for visitors, including those with disabilities: excursions, literary and musical evenings.

Reviewed By gmshaw2015 - Camarillo, United States

The Decembrists' story comes alive while touring the house and grounds, how a group of army officers returning to Russia after campaigns in Europe sought to inject a modicum of liberal democracy into Tsarist Russia, and were rewarded by hard labor in Siberia. Wives and families followed the men, and brought with them St. Petersburg couture. Very interesting.

4. Cathedral of The Epiphany

Sukhe-Batora St., 1A, Irkutsk 664011 Russia +7 395 279-04-84 http://epiphany.cerkov.ru
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Cathedral of The Epiphany

Reviewed By Kanbaatar - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The Cathedral of The Epiphany, located very close to the Angara River, here in Irkutsk, Russia, sits amidst a fair number of other very interesting attractions. So this is definitely a prime area to visit here in Irkutsk. The exterior of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral is very beautiful as is its interior. Now for an interesting aside. I had visited the Cathedral of the Epiphany and totally missed truly seeing a pair of monumental busts along side of the Cathedral. First you have the Monument to Saint Innocent of Alaska. His monument, along with a neighboring monument to Saint Sophronius of Irkutsk, tend to be lost so to speak in the shadows of the great Cathedral of the Epiphany. I found out about these two monuments while researching Things to do in Irkutsk and returned to the Cathedral specifically to see them and to write a review thereof.

5. Znamensky Monastery

Angarskaya Ulitsa 14, Irkutsk 664000 Russia +7 395 277-87-30 http://iemp.ru/hram/detail.php?ID=3503
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Znamensky Monastery

6. Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Barrikad St, 34, Irkutsk 664001 Russia +7 904 114-10-04
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Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Reviewed By Kanbaatar - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Icon .. Noun : a picture, image, or other representation. Kazan .. A city in Russia, 820 kilometers almost due-East of Moscow, on the Volga River. The original icon of Our Lady of Kazan / Mother-of-God of Kazan, dates back to the 13th century. I am not sure we know if the original icon has survived centuries of mystery including being stolen in 1904. It is doubtful. The two most famous, or most noted, Russian Orthodox Cathedrals consecrated to Our Lady of Kazan are in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia. As I write this review, currently on the Trip Advisor listing of Things to do here in Irkutsk, The Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God stands as the number one, top-of-the-list attraction. This makes it a good reason not to pay it a visit due to it being crowded with sight-seers and somewhat, just a little, hard to find. My wife and I no choice in the decision to visit the Cathedral. Friends who live here in Irkutsk (unbeknown to us) simply took us to see it (along with a slew of other major attractions I must add). Bottom Line : IF churches / cathedrals / religious sites are of interest to you, this is an absolute must-do, must-see, attraction to visit. Yes there were many other visitors. No they did not detract in anyway whatsoever from our enjoying our visit. The ice sculptures alone were worth seeing. It is beautiful, gorgeous, fascinating, wonderful to see.

7. 130 Kvartal

Irkutsk Russia
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130 Kvartal

Reviewed By SiberianVoyager - New York City, United States

Lovely new district styled with old wooden houses with cafes, restaurants and shops. Very pleasant walk in the evening. I wish the food was better there.

8. The Great Baikal Trail

Listvyanka Russia
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The Great Baikal Trail

9. Cableway

Listvyanka Russia
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4.5 based on 184 reviews

Cableway

Reviewed By McAndersenJ - Sutton, United Kingdom

One of the best views ever! We even rented the skies and enjoyed a ride downhill after. Sport and leisere:) but windy

10. Sculpture Babr

130 District, Irkutsk Russia
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

Sculpture Babr

Reviewed By mary_mat2001 - St. Petersburg, Russia

this street is full of cafe and Restaurant, in traditional home arcitectures. in the evening enjoying of street music and nice view of the city.

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